The company's purpose is the operation of public establishments. It may, in Switzerland and abroad, create branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with identical or similar objectives, carry out all economic, industrial, financial, movable and immovable property operations, except for those prohibited by the LFAIE, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing the social purpose or directly or indirectly related to it. The company may grant loans or guarantees if this promotes its interests.